>>1772599>good packOne that fits correctly. I mean this unironically/no bully. It’s best to go to a place like REI and try one on. Sometimes the employees know what they’re talking about and sometimes they’re just pretentious dickheads who are faking it. However they have a great selection and an excellent return policy. Check out some YouTube vids on how a pack should fit, how to put it on, and where it should ride on your body. Then try it out in the store with some weight in it (they have weighted bags).
>what should I bringThe Ten Essentials.
-nutrition
-hydration
-Fire
-navigation
-illumination
-repair tools
-insulation
-first aid
-shelter
-sun protection
What you bring for each thing is up to you and the environment your in (not much use for insulation this time of year in Florida).
>what knife?Depends on what you’re using it for. I’ve hiked thousands of miles (that’s not hyperbole) with a leatherman micra, but that’s just me. You might want to wittle wood or stab things or beat your knife into a log to split it in half.
